HOW TO RECYLE AND MAKE A NEW OUTFIT FROM AN OLD ONE…

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If your struggling to find or for that matter can’t afford to buy a new dress for that Christmas party, then why not alter one of your old ones instead.

For inspiration and help on ‘how to’ change your outfit head to this website – http://tatertotsandjello.com/2010/03/20-minute-spring-sweater-redo.html

It’s a brilliant website with ideas on how to change your clothes.

VINTAGE AND CERAMIC BUTTONS ACCESSORIES…

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Vintage and ceramic buttons can be used to embellish cushions, curtains, lampshades or your cardigan.

Stockwell Ceramics http://www.stockwellceramics.co.uk/1204/ has loads of fantastic ceramic buttons (all hand made in the UK). They also stock ceramic pendants, earings and cufflinks.

They also produce bespoke commissions which they have supplied to the V &A Museum and the Natural History Museum. The biggest problem you will have is deciding which ones to choose.

FIFTIES AND RETRO INTERIORS A PLENTY…

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Marmalademudpie and Me is owned by Designer and maker Nina Judge, who is a fifties fanatic who loves quirky, retro style characters and designs.

She recreates retro and vintage inspired unique, decorative ceramics and textiles by hand. She also designs porcelain and textile figures with bespoke designes for customers and shops for stock and display.

The figures are dressed in vintage fabrics to suit any vintage or modern era.Head to her website for more details – http://marmalademudpieandme.com/